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Elkhart County Government

Environmental Health Specialist I

Pay: $29.59–$32.86/hr
Posted: 2 days ago
Location: Dunlap, IN (Onsite)
Last Updated: 22 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Safety Specialist works with safety specialists to inspect and test workplace environments and equipment and develop workplace safety programs. May specialize in product and equipment safety, and work to identify and correct safety hazards before they affect a customer or end user.

$64,644 / year median in Indiana

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Type:
Professional/Environmentalist I Date Posted:
8/31/2026
Location:
Health Department Date Available:
ASAP Closing Date:
Until Filled
ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
Environmental Health Specialist
I DEPARTMENT
Health Department
HIRING RANGE
$29.59
  • 32.
86/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
  • Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
  • 14 Paid Holidays Annually
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
POSITION TO BE FILLED
ASAP
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK
Monday 8
  • 5 p.m.; Tuesday
  • Friday 8
  • 4 p.
m.; requires weekend hours
LOCATION OF POSITION
Public Services Building
  • Dunlap
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Within County (please complete driving page on application)
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for educating and protecting the public by supporting disease prevention and solutions to environmental problems and providing awareness of activities/behaviors that adversely affect the environment and public health.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental health, biology, chemical or physical science
  • Ability to compile, collate, classify, analyze, and evaluate data and take action based on data analysis
  • Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Pre-employment background check Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N.
Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone:
(574) 535-6725
FAX:
(574) 535-6750 APPLICATIONS
ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health and Wellness Programs